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Kaiak Sonar vs Magnetic Elixir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 211 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnetic Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Kaiak Sonar

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Magnetic Elixir

    Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kaiak Sonar2/7
Magnetic Elixir5/7
Ratings & consensus
Kaiak Sonar
Community sentiment
Magnetic Elixir
Longevity
Magnetic Elixir
Sillage & projection
Magnetic Elixir
Value for money
Kaiak Sonar
Versatility
Magnetic Elixir
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Magnetic Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Kaiak SonarNatura
Magnetic ElixirShakira
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 172 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
Category winnerKaiak SonarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate

103 votes

23%Love
62%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerMagnetic ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityMagnetic Elixir

SillageMagnetic Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value50
Category winnerKaiak SonarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh92%
aquatic84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
white floral61%
floral100%
fresh92%
fruity84%
white floral77%
musky69%
sweet61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Watery NotesSeaweedSaltLemonCalonePearPitangaLavender
Heart
PeonyMetallic notesMagnoliaJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseFloralozoneTuberose
Base
MossAtlas CedarAmberVetiverBalsam FirMuskPatchouliSandalwood
Top
Red CurrantLemonPear
Heart
Jasmine SambacPeonyPink Freesia
Base
MuskExotic WoodsAmber
InformationalShared notesLemon, Pear, Peony and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer80
Fall60
Winter20
Day100
Night30
Category winnerMagnetic ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex45
Women47
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,372

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Jordi Fernández, Verônica Kato

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,180

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMagnetic ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kaiak Sonar opens with a watery, salty rush, touched by seaweed, citrus and crisp fruits before softer florals come through. It stays fresh and airy, then dries down to musk, woods and a gentle amber warmth. This is a modern aquatic floral with a breezy coastal feel rather than a sweet fruity style. It makes most sens…

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Magnetic Elixir by Shakira is a bright floral fruity perfume that leads with tart red currant, sweet pear, and fresh lemon. It soon shifts to a clean floral heart of pink freesia and peony. It is a casual choice for warm spring days when you want a light, breezy scent.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kaiak Sonar or Magnetic Elixir?

Magnetic Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Kaiak Sonar is rated 3.85/5 from 172 votes; Magnetic Elixir is rated 3.92/5 from 39 votes. Choose Kaiak Sonar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Magnetic Elixir for a floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaiak Sonar or Magnetic Elixir?

Magnetic Elixir lasts longest (Magnetic Elixir 65/100, Kaiak Sonar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaiak Sonar or Magnetic Elixir?

Magnetic Elixir projects furthest (Magnetic Elixir 60/100, Kaiak Sonar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaiak Sonar and Magnetic Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pear, Peony and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Kaiak Sonar or Magnetic Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnetic Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaiak Sonar is the stronger pick. Magnetic Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaiak Sonar and Magnetic Elixir?

Kaiak Sonar has top notes of Watery Notes, Seaweed, Salt and Lemon, heart notes of Peony, Metallic notes, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Moss, Atlas Cedar, Amber and Vetiver. Magnetic Elixir has top notes of Red Currant, Lemon and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Peony and Pink Freesia, a base of Musk, Exotic Woods and Amber.

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